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by Wendy
Sun Feb 03, 2002 8:06 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Christy, re: shortened limb
Replies: 9
Views: 1730

Christy, re: shortened limb

<r>Christy, <br/> My name is Wendy. I have a three year old son with right OBPI. Your reply to "shortened limb" was full of compassion. You mentioned there were going to be "many more side roads" for this parent. Could you elaborate more on what else us parents can expect. We've just been told Jack ...
by Wendy
Sun Feb 03, 2002 8:04 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: shortened limb
Replies: 5
Views: 891

Re: shortened limb

<r>Christy, <br/> My name is Wendy. I have a three year old son with right OBPI. Your reply to "shortened limb" was full of compassion. You mentioned there were going to be "many more side roads" for this parent. Could you elaborate more on what else us parents can expect. We've just been told Jack ...
by Wendy
Sun Feb 03, 2002 7:33 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Complication later in life for OBPI's?
Replies: 1
Views: 508

Complication later in life for OBPI's?

<t>Hello again everyone. I guess I just jumped in with certain questions and never properly introduced myself. I have been watching this site over the weekend. I am so grateful that these sites exist. <br/> <br/> My son is 3 years old. He has right sided OBPI. He has most wrist flexion, some pincer ...
by Wendy
Sun Feb 03, 2002 6:56 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Another Canadian Question....ay?
Replies: 1
Views: 431

Another Canadian Question....ay?

Hi again, I was wondering if your children suffering from BPI are classified as having a disability? I see many in the U.S. are.
by Wendy
Sat Feb 02, 2002 6:24 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: What about the Injured Child?
Replies: 24
Views: 2942

Re: What about the Injured Child?

<t>Hi again, this is Wendy in Ottawa. I liked your post re. What about the injured child? I was wondering how old is Ashley. You mentioned she had a mild injury and would be having surgery to get some lift? <br/> <br/> My son Jack is 3 1/2. He was 10 lbs, 9ozs at birth and was stuck at the shoulders...
by Wendy
Sat Feb 02, 2002 10:09 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Attn: Canadian Parents of OBI's
Replies: 7
Views: 846

Attn: Canadian Parents of OBI's

<t>I am new to the site and loving it. I wish I had known about this site when my son was first born. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has attempted to sue the doctor. Canadian law seems much different than American. I'm in the process of finding a lawyer. Initially, we weren't going to sue...
by Wendy
Thu Jan 31, 2002 11:19 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New 2 this, need help getting info.
Replies: 5
Views: 825

New 2 this, need help getting info.

<t>My son, 3 yrs. BPI at birth, Drs. say they've done all they can...I performed physiotherapy for the first two years, they say his arm will be visibly smaller as he grows due to no nerve innervation...does anyone know if we use one of those machines that stimulate muscles will work to help growth ...
by Wendy
Thu Jan 31, 2002 6:55 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Muscle Stimulation for BPI
Replies: 2
Views: 699

Muscle Stimulation for BPI

<t>I've a 3 year old boy injured at birth. I am interested in speaking to anyone who might have tried the machines that innervate the biceps and triceps. I think it could help with stimulating growth. Also, does anyone know if anyone in Canada has successfully sued their doctor? Any info. would be a...